When students studied others who were worse off than themselves, they felt greater satisfaction with their own lives. This is an example of the principle of

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The principle of relative deprivation suggests that individuals compare their situations and outcomes to those of others, and if they perceive that they are worse off than those others, they experience feelings of dissatisfaction and frustration. However, studying or observing those who are worse off than oneself can lead to a reverse effect of feeling greater satisfaction with one's own life.

When Students Studied Others Who Were Worse Off Than Themselves